Scene2IQ

In this episode I talk with the founders of Sapling and Sky Studio - Joshua Pascua and Doran Leung. 
Joshua has been a local musician/teacher/artist for a decade in the Kitchener/Waterloo region and h…

In this episode, Kylira joins me to talk about her passion projects including her singing, harp-playing, getting into the music industry, working with SGI (stonebridge guitar international) and her n…

In this episode, Sara Geidlinger joins me to chat about her creative pursuits in film, music and community building.
Her podcasts and documentaries have reached thousands of people within the tricitie…

Sam Nabi is a local hip-hop artist, poet and community activist. If you are in the KW scene, he needs no introduction.
In this episode, Sam talks about his latest and one of his older tracks, both wit…

Ayesha Ahad is an accomplished musician in her own rite, which is amazing considering she's only been performing for a couple of years in KW.
On this episode, Ayesha shares her journey and how she end…

In this episode, we rebroadcast the live-off-the-floor recording of Chudear's new poetry book release (through survival) and open mic.
Chu reads a selection of her poems, as well as other performances…

Pauline Tolentino is taking the Kitchener/Waterloo music scene by storm. Originally from the Philippines and starting her journey as an international student, she has successfully navigated the music…

Miss Chu (Chudear @madebychu.o) is a Sudanese artist whose poetry and visual art captivate audiences. Her art helps people connect with their ancestors and her poetry speak to your soul. She is also …

The inspirational J-ONE joins me on this episode to talk all things music therapy. J also shares her journey in the community, moving to KW and some amazing shows she's put on, collaborating with som…

Anat Hector joins me to talk about her amazing journey of musical inspiration and healing while in the Dominican Republic for 8 years. She also shares her new and unreleased (at the time of publishin…

Marshall Veroni stops by and we chat about 3 of his songs, as well as his experiences in the backcountry. Marshall talks about his first experience in rapids/moving water on a river trip and we muse …

Juneyt is a Turkish-born guitar player of many styles. He landed in the Waterloo region over 10 years ago and has taken the scene by storm with his flamenco style, wowing audiences wherever he plays.…

Rachel Hickey, an up-and-coming Indy-Folk songwriter sits down with Deren to discuss her song lyrics, background in music, family dynamics and passion for the outdoors.